Citrix/Microsoft Engineer

Key Requirements:

• IT virtualization with Citrix
• Must be strong in MS technologies
• Must have strong skills in XenDesktop, XenApp, and XenServer
• Must have strong infrastructure skills
• VMware skills are desired if candidates have solid MS with VMware skills
• Must have solid, above-administrator level skills in the Windows-server family of operating systems including performance tuning, automation, and Scripting
• Proven experience architecting
• Multiple years of experience operating in a large enterprise environment (greater than 5 locations and 500+ users)
• At least 5 years experience implementing and supporting Active Directory 2000/2003 including services such as DHCP, DFS, DNS, and WINS
• At least 5 years experience implementing and supporting file systems in a clustered environment
• Must have a strong background in TCP/IP and related network protocols including functional understanding of network hardware
• Detailed knowledge of the Windows security model and processes
• Significant experience in the design and deployment of Group Policies
• Experience implementing Windows File and Print Clusters
• Proposes and implements system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the Windows, Citrix, and SQL environments
• Comprehensive knowledge of Windows Resource Kit/Sysinternals tools
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Must be able to troubleshoot network communication issues for Client Server applications
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures
• Must demonstrate strong business acumen and ability to relate to business leaders' issues
• Ability to create automated processes using scripts, tools, etc. to streamline production support
• Ability to identify system improvements, plan and implement

Desired Skills: 

• MCSE (Windows 2003/Windows 2008)
• SQL 2005
• Citrix Presentation Server
• XenServer/XenDesktop
• Citrix EdgeSight
• Microsoft SCCM/Operations Manager
• Microsoft SMS
• Veritas Storage Foundation